These data sheet downloads are provided for our Virginia Save Our Streams monitors. People who have not attended a VA SOS training session or who are not certified monitors should first attend a training session before attempting this method. We receive special permission to utilize the pictures in our materials for the volunteers we train and certify only!
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Modified Method Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Materials:
Download the Field Sheets for the Modified VA SOS Method
Download the Standard Operating Procedures for the Modified Method
Download Cheat Sheet to Macroinvertebrate Characteristics
Download the Dichotomous Chart (still in draft form)
Eastern "Muddy-Bottom" Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Materials:
Download the Field Sheets for the Eastern Muddy Bottom Method
Download the Standard Operating Procedures for the Eastern Muddy Bottom Method
Download the Bug ID Charts (Eastern Method)
Download Cheat Sheet to Macroinvertebrate Characteristics
Download the Dichotomous Chart (still in draft form)
Annual
Virginia Save Our Streams Habitat Assessment:
(high gradient/rocky bottom
streams)
Download the Fields Sheets for the VA SOS Habitat Assessment (New)
Download the Field Guide Manual for the VA SOS Habitat Assessment (New)
Other Materials:
Download the Field
Sheets for the Traditional VA SOS Method
Download the Pebble Count and Riffle Stability Index Field Sheets